The Weekend Roundup 'Q'

We are on the cusp of the weekend and thus are ready for Tom's fun meme The Weekend Roundup. This week's letter is 'Q' which was actually easy to find a pic or two :)

Quacker. This lovely lady Mallard sits proudly on a bridge pier sitting over the Wepawaug River in Milford CT. Quack quack!

Next are Quilts, and Quite a few! This is in the Seymour CT Congregational Church

And of course, the New York City borough of Queens, here on the Long Island Expressway, often known as the world's longest parking lot (car park). Although today it was moving quite well westbound :)

Favorite. This is the door to a tailor in Derby CT who retired yesterday after 66 years. The sky, flag and Mr. Carlino's name look so right together. We even published a few more pics in our Valley-Voice Newsletter today. Thanks Tom!

Shadow Shot Sunday - Shadowy Spans

I have missed a few of the always great meme Shadow Shot Sunday2 - but am happy to be back to the shadowy artistry! Last week, our son's fractured hip had healed sufficiently with the physical therapy he received up here and Allegra took phone pics while I drove Cameron back to his apartment in the New York City of Borough of Brooklyn. 

There are many stylish bridges crossing the many waterways. The two pics on top are going southbound on the RFK/Triboro Bridge, opened in 1936. Above is the span from the Bronx to Randalls Island, below to Queens over the East River. On the bottom is the new Kosciuszko Bridge, crossing Newton Creek between Brooklyn and Queens, completed last year. Shadows fall nicely from the cables and ironwork on this very cold but bright day.

Friday Hunt 2017.2.17 - Queens Borough

It has been an interesting week so far so I am ready for Teresa’s fun meme, Friday Hunt. 

Tuesday, our daughter Allegra and I travelled to Brooklyn to pick Cameron up at Kings County Hospital, his discharge at 8 P.M. We left home much earlier this rainy day with the typically thick NYC traffic. But it was worth it - our house is already set for my wheelchair so is perfect for him and his walker to recuperate (bear no weight on his right foot for 3 months!)

This week’s first prompt is Starts with ‘Q’. I requested that Allegra take pics on the road. So I am using the NYC Borough of Queens as my 'Q’. Our family lived in Bayside, Queens twice between 1957-1962, and remembered it as a good place to live as a kid. The first is on the Clearview Expressway in Bayside. This shows the 42nd Ave. footbridge, a bridge I walked across a lot when I was little. Next to it is on the Long Island Expressway and the message sign says QMT - which is the Queens-Midtown Tunnel...

Still on the way just before the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, the BQE to the locals. I do not like this 1939 road, but it was the only way to go. At least the Manhattan skyline views from the BQE are cool. Finally, the final pic shows four of the five Villers children in 1962 in front of our apartment at 203-42nd Avenue in Bayside Queens. Odd what one remembers from over five decades...

Orange. I believe the carrots, cheese and some of the tomatoes on this large appetizer board are...

Animal. I can only think of one, furry, funny family feline Linus McDonald captured by Patti with these glowing eyes for Halloween. A real animal who sleeps too much to really act like one :)

Friday Hunt 2017.2.12

It's time for this week's edition of a fun meme, Friday Hunt hosted by Teresa. We get the cues and begin our hunt...

Starts with 'L'. Well, there is our furry, fluffy family feline, Linus McDonald as he lies lazily on the floor. Looks like he is in motion but that is a facade. Well, he is a cat...

Then there is Marquis de Lafayette, friend to the American Revolution. This statue is not located in Paris, but on the corner of Lafayette Street and Capital Avenue in Hartford CT.

How about Lava Cake, a deliciously decadent end to a fine meal at Copper City Grill in Ansonia. The vanilla bean gelato, whipped cream and lots of chocolate means you'll never leave the restaurant hungry :)

Landscape. Our son treated me to the Mets vs. Phillies game on Labor Day (last MLB game was in 1987) at the fantastic City Field in the borough of Queens in New York City. Beautiful views of he field in a wheelchair box. The first thing I noticed was a sea of the greenest lawn anywhere with a beautiful clay infield. A lovely landscape - the grass would look fab in our front yard!

Key. I think that a piano has a key or two. So here is Allegra and Cameron at their piano recital in 2003. Nice prompts!

Friday Hunt, 2017.1.17

On the first really warm Friday since I don't remember when, it is time again for Teresa's fun Friday Hunt. And I am ready...

Begins with 'Q'. There are not many I can think of, but the first one that jumps to mind is the New York City borough of Queens, where I spent part of my youth. The elevated signs on the region's bridges and expressways allow for a capitol 'Q'. And if that is not quite enough, how about a Quintet of Quackers swimming in the Housatonic River in Shelton CT. 

Week's Favorite. Patti and went for a birthday dinner (mine, 62 :) at Lulu Pazzo Italiano in Ansonia. We attended the grand opening in February, so we knew the food was great (and it was). This week's favorite pic was desert, Zeppoles. Little fried dough pieces drizzled with caramel with Nutela as a dip. The nicest fried dough this side of New Orleans...

Evening. This is a view of New Haven Harbor in June 2003. The sky is changing from day to night over the urban waters and the little boats are tucked in for the night. Nice clues again this week!

Friday Hunt, 2017.1.2

It is Friday and time again for Teresa's fun photo meme, Friday Hunt. She gives the clues and now I am ready...

Starts with ‘B’. I have three to share today. The first is bedroom, our kids rooms in mid-1998, the kids aged 9-1/2 and 7-1/2. The boys room also has Bears, the girls with her early collection of American Girls dolls - of course, the historic girls collection is history these days (boo Mattel)…

The next was taken in 1957 in front of our apartment in New York City, Borough of Queens, more specifically, the area known as Bayside. The precise address was 204-07 35th Avenue. My older sister Michele (3), myself (2), Aunt Terry (15) and Grandma are all dressed up for a trip to ‘the City’ (aka Manhattan). Like the grown-up styles of the day, such as a flying saucer hat?

Week’s Favorite. This is a simple gazebo sitting at a park in neighboring Derby. Perhaps is the simplicity of the structure sitting in fresh snow with no footprints - and under a cold Winter sky. 

Creature. Like the look of a male cardinal in its red plumage appearing in a candid shot while relaxing in a leafless forsythia. Thanks Teresa!